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WSP in the U.S.

Senior Water Resources Scientist

WSP in the U.S., Florida, New York, United States

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Overview

WSP is seeking a Senior Water Resources Scientist to help grow our water quality consulting team in Altamonte Springs, FL. A Bachelor’s degree in natural or physical sciences is required (Master’s or Doctorate preferred), with a minimum of 12+ years of experience preparing technical reports, conducting or managing environmental sampling programs, interpreting data, and developing water quality management solutions. Experience with ArcGIS is desirable. The ideal candidate will be excited about developing high-quality deliverables including data analyses and solutions for clients’ water quality management needs, mentoring staff, and expanding the environmental consulting business with knowledge of surface and groundwater quality management, TMDLs, NNCs, water quality resources, environmental permitting, and municipal NPDES compliance. Familiarity with traditional stormwater retrofits and best management practices, sediment management and restoration dredging, in-lake sediment nutrient inactivation, wetlands treatment systems, biosorption activated media, and related strategies for managing water quality is valued. Your Impact

Prepare technical deliverables and assure QA/QC with support from the team Manage surface water collection monitoring programs Manage projects Demonstrate expertise with Florida water quality regulations Provide oversight, QA/QC, and mentoring of junior staff Coordinate and lead multi-disciplinary teams Lead project teams to meet deliverables, schedules, and budget expectations Plan, schedule, and coordinate staffing levels needed for projects Assist with client and project development – track opportunities, identify client needs, assist with proposals and marketing materials where needed Participate with leadership in developing strategic plan for Florida Develop and maintain relationships with key client project managers Support proposal preparation and technical scope development Market and develop new work to support the continued growth of the practice area Recruit employees, assign, direct, and evaluate their work Travel to project(s) as needed for the execution of project goals Required Qualifications

B.S. in Environmental Science/Engineering, Biology, Hydrology, or related field required Proven track record of leading and preparing written technical documents and studies related to water quality 12+ years relevant experience Proven track record marketing and developing new work Expertise and knowledge of the local Florida water resource market Excellent verbal and written communication skills Ability to work with, mentor and direct engineers, scientists and technicians Ability to track and meet budgets and schedules Experience selling, managing, performing and consulting on projects of various sizes About WSP

WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. Dedicated to serving local communities, we are engineers, planners, technical experts, strategic advisors and construction management professionals. WSP USA designs lasting solutions in the buildings, transportation, energy, water and environment markets. With more than 15,000 employees in over 300 offices across the U.S., we partner with our clients to help communities prosper. WSP provides a flexible and agile workplace model while meeting client needs. Employees are afforded a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career. At WSP, we aim to provide challenges that grow careers and knowledge. Your daily contributions to your team will be essential in meeting client objectives and challenges. WSP USA (and all U.S. entities) is an Equal Opportunity Employer Race/Age/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Disability or Protected Veteran Status. The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States. Notice To Third Party Agencies

WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or other staffing services. Any unsolicited resumes will become the property of WSP and we reserve the right to hire that candidate without compensation to the recruiter or agency.

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